Toomai String Quintet releases its second album, Passos Brasileiros (Brazilian Steps), on September 6, 2024. The album pays homage to Brazil’s rich musical legacy. It features Toomai’s original arrangements of popular songs by Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, and Dona Ivone Lara (the “First Lady of Samba”); jazz-influenced works by Hermeto Pascoal and Léa Freire; and classical selections by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Chiquinha Gonzaga, and Paulinho Nogueira. In 13 tracks, Toomai’s string instruments capture the essence of several beloved Brazilian traditions: choro, samba, Brazilian jazz, classical music, and Música Popular Brasileira (MPB).
Toomai String Quintet’s Second Album, “Passos Brasileiros,” Pays Homage to Brazil’s Musical Legacy
